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Country’s First UCC Bill Tabled: To Live-In Or Not To Live-In? Understanding Its Constitutional Challenge

Snehashish RoyFebruary 7, 20240

The Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill was introduced in the Uttarakhand Assembly on Tuesday, which has raised concerns about privacy and personal liberty. The Bill looks to equate heterosexual live-in relationships to the status of marriage. The proposed Code defines live-in relationships as a “relationship between a man and a woman” who “cohabit in a shared household through a relationship like marriage, provided that such relations are not prohibited.” The Bill requires partners to notify the “Registrar” within a month of entering into a live-in relationship or terminating one. A jail term of up to three months is prescribed for not registering a live-in relationship. In case of failing to produce a certificate of live-in relationship, a term of six months is prescribed on conviction....

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Forest Fires Increased In Past 20 Years: Council on Energy, Environment and Water Raises Serious Concerns

Pooja YadavApril 12, 20220

A study released by the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW) has found that within the past 20 years the intensity and frequency of forest fires, moreover as a rise within the number of months during which forest fires occur, have increased. The study titled ‘Managing Forest Fires in an exceedingly Changing Climate’ found that within the past 20 years there has been a ten-fold increase in forest fires. The study has also found that over 62% of the states in India are at risk of high-intensity forest fires. Significant and potential forest fires, within the last month, are reported in Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Rajasthan. The recent Sariska Tiger Reserve fire in Rajasthan was also reported to be unseasonal, with high temperatures causing the fireplace to spread. ...

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Assembly Election Results: Congress’ Downfall A Complete Setback Or Beginning Of PHOENIX Phenomenon?

Sonia SolankiMarch 10, 20220

As the results are pouring in for the five state Assembly elections, Congress' downfall continues and its performance is under serious questions. A national party that has ruled India over multiple decades is losing out its charm and moreover its connection with the masses. In the last few years, it has been seen that the Congress leaders are not able to hold the cord of the public matters. Despite having the status of national party, its other regional associates are performing much better in different states across the nation. Why Is Congress Losing Its Ground? There are multiple factors that are responsible for poor performance by the Congress. The first is the inability to face the ruling government. It would not be wrong to say that the way Congress surrendered in fron...

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Uttarakhand Election Results 2022: BJP’s return

Our CorrespondentMarch 10, 20220

Current trends in Uttarakhand, as updated by the Election Commission, suggest that the ruling BJP has not only successfully fought the battle, but is also set to return to power in Uttarakhand. BJP was ahead in 44 seats, eight more than the required majority in the 70-seat assembly, the Congress was ahead in 22 seats as the counting of votes was underway.     This is going to be a record of sorts for the BJP as it continues to capture power in the state where the anti-incumbency wave has not allowed any party to remain in power since its formation in 2000. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami and Congress' Harish Rawat, who led the campaigns of their respective parties in these assembly elections, were trailing in their respective seats of Khatima and Lalkuan...

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Another Western Disturbance May Hit North India; Heavy Rain Likely In 15 States: IMD

Aditi priya singhFebruary 28, 20220

The weather can be seen changing Once again. A Western Disturbance is likely to enter North India on Monday. Under its influence, an induced cyclone may also form over Rajasthan. Chances of rain again in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday. Due to the effect of Western Disturbance, the weather is likely to change again. There is a possibility of light rain and snow at some places for the next four days. According to the weather report, It will be partly cloudy on Monday and Tuesday. The weather is forecast to remain dry in Uttarakhand on Monday, due to which there are chances of snowfall along with rain in the mountainous areas. The weather will remain clear in Himachal Pradesh on Monday. People will get relief from cold due to sunshine. The Meteorological Department has predict...

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AAP Hits Ground For Poll Battle: Can Arvind Kejriwal Emerge As BJP Alternative Nationally?

Monomita NagFebruary 21, 20220

Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's AAP is in a poll battle in three states Punjab, Uttarkhand and Goa. Hence, this is perhaps his biggest effort to spread the footprints of his party in a couple of states. Can people see it as an alternative to BJP at the national level in future? There has been an abysmal fall of Congress and it has become a fringe player in almost all the states except a very few. As long as it is unable to bring to fore a popular and acceptable leader, it will continue to shrink further. Hence, Kejriwal can fill the vacuum if he can notch a success in the 2022 elections and he will be able to establish himself as a significant political force in the country. His success will give the message that the Opposition to BJP is a  young, agile leader. He is already ...

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BJP Wants To Implement Uniform Civil Code: Does This Move Justify Saffron Nation Theory?

Sonia SolankiFebruary 13, 20220

As we all are very much aware of the Hijab controversy that is spreading like a fire in our country. This all started in the Udipi district of Karnataka in the PU government college. When few Muslim girls were not allowed to enter the class as they were wearing Hijab. Slowly, this issue got escalated to other colleges too and now many states are also involved in it like Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal. The situation is becoming fierce that the Karnataka government has closed the educational institutions till today. All the news channels and social media are flooded with messages and debates in and against the situation. Among this comes an announcement from the chief minister of Uttarakhand Pushkar Dhami, that if the BJP wins, they will bring in the Uniform Civil Code. Many of his ...

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Uttarakhand Polls: Arvind Kejriwal’s 10 Point Agenda For Uttarakhand

Sonia SolankiFebruary 8, 20220

Arvind Kejriwal, Delhi's CM and AAP's National Chairperson on Monday in Uttarakhand announces his vision for the holy city. He declares that if AAP comes into power we will make Uttarakhand an International Spiritual Destination for Hindus. This step will promote tourism in the state along with the creation of jobs opportunities. Kejriwal's 10 Point Agenda For Uttarakhand : Arvind Kejriwal during a press conference gives 10 main points that his AAP will focus on if comes into power. The first and foremost is the Corruption Free Government. He says we have proven in Delhi that corruption can be eliminated. He says that our intentions are very clear and the other parties like Congress, BJP, have robbed the state for many years. Next is the issue of Power and Electricity. He s...

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India Has A king Now Not A PM: Rahul Gandhi Slams Modi Government Ahead Of Polls In Uttarakhand

Sonia SolankiFebruary 7, 20220

Rahul Gandhi has set a blistering remark on Prime Minister Narendra Modi while addressing the Uttarakhandi Kisan Swabhiman Samvad in Udham Singh Nagar, Uttarakhand. He said that today in India we do not have the rule of a PM, we have the rule of a "king." The king can take any decision and expects people to stay quiet. He also slammed the Modi government for keeping farmers on the road for one long year during the pandemic. Gandhi also added that Congress will never do that. RAHUL GANDHI SLAMS PM MODI Rahul Gandhi Attack On PM The Congress party leader, Rahul Gandhi, has been in fierce mode against the Centre. He said, "If a Prime Minister cannot work for all, he cannot be a Prime Minister. By that token, Narendra Modi is not a PM." He added that the farmers were abandoned ...

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PM Modi Wears U’khand Cap, Manipuri Stole On R-Day: Paying Respect Or Playing Election Cards?

Gunjan ChaudharyJanuary 26, 20220

PM Narendra Modi always appears in a special style on Republic and Independence Days. On the 73rd Republic Day, he was seen in a special cap and stole. He paid homage to the martyrs by visiting the National War Memorial. This particular cap is from Uttarakhand and the "gamchha" is from Manipur. Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami tweeted, "Today, on the occasion of 73rd Republic Day, honourable Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji has made the culture and tradition of our state proud by wearing the cap of Devbhoomi Uttarakhand adorned with Brahma Kamal." Links With Assembly Elections PM Modi's cap was also inscribed with the state flower of Uttarakhand, Brahmakamal. Assembly elections are going to be held in these two states, Uttarakhand and Manipur, next month. The costu...

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After Elections, These States To Focus On Repayment Of Loans, Know What RBI Report Says

Aditi priya singhJanuary 14, 20220

After the assembly elections in February-March, 2022, whichever party's government is formed in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, and Goa, it is certain that these governments will have to make a lot of effort to bring the economy of their state back on track. During the last four-five years, studies and indicators related to the budget documents of these states show that along with stopping the increasing debt liabilities, the coming governments will have to increase the revenue sources and bring about a huge improvement in the quality of investment. Attention will be given to education and health. Not only this, special attention will have to be paid to the expenditure in the areas of social development like education and health in the total expenditure, only then the social...

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The Two Seasons Of Uttarakhand: Pilgrimage Season And Disaster Season

Vasudha SOctober 25, 20210

Making sense of the incessant spate of disasters in the Himalayan state. Uttarakhand as a naturally disaster prone state made worse by reckless human activities. Kedarnath temple in Uttarakhand On good days Uttarakhand is in the news for high-profile visitors thronging the state seeking spiritual rejuvenation. Political faces like PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi, and many others have walked up its winding, paved paths leading up to its famed Kedarnath temple.  On bad days, the state is buried under landslides or submerged under floodwaters. On such days, the same high-profile visitors are back in the state on choppers, aerially surveying the extent of the damage. Life in Uttarakhand looks like a seamless dance between profound spiritual existence and climatic tragedies of epic propor...

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